Female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate in Sweden
Sweden: Female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate was 0.183 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate in Sweden, 1976–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate in Sweden stood at 0.183 % change on previous year.
The figure is up 17.8% on the previous year and down 67.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate in Sweden peaked at 18.37 % change on previous year in 1986 and was at its lowest, -13.39 % change on previous year, in 1990.
Sweden ranks 69th of 130 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate in Sweden, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 1.01 % change on previous year | — |
| 1983 | 0.8939 % change on previous year | -11.7% |
| 1984 | 0.9309 % change on previous year | +4.1% |
| 1985 | 0.9519 % change on previous year | +2.3% |
| 1986 | 18.37 % change on previous year | +1829.6% |
| 1987 | 0.6912 % change on previous year | -96.2% |
| 1990 | -13.39 % change on previous year | -2037.3% |
| 1991 | -0.866 % change on previous year | -93.5% |
| 1992 | -1.94 % change on previous year | +124.5% |
| 1993 | -2.34 % change on previous year | +20.3% |
| 1994 | -1.29 % change on previous year | -44.8% |
| 1995 | -0.8673 % change on previous year | -32.8% |
| 1996 | -13.33 % change on previous year | +1436.6% |
| 1997 | -1.57 % change on previous year | -88.2% |
| 1998 | -2.6 % change on previous year | +65.7% |
| 1999 | 2.59 % change on previous year | -199.5% |
| 2000 | 0.078 % change on previous year | -97.0% |
| 2001 | 3.82 % change on previous year | +4798.5% |
| 2002 | 0.1825 % change on previous year | -95.2% |
| 2003 | 0.3133 % change on previous year | +71.6% |
| 2004 | -0.5823 % change on previous year | -285.8% |
| 2005 | 0.9476 % change on previous year | -262.8% |
| 2006 | 0.1962 % change on previous year | -79.3% |
| 2007 | 0.7563 % change on previous year | +285.5% |
| 2008 | 0.1977 % change on previous year | -73.9% |
| 2009 | -0.6939 % change on previous year | -451.0% |
| 2010 | 13 % change on previous year | -1973.0% |
| 2011 | 1.13 % change on previous year | -91.3% |
| 2012 | 0.5894 % change on previous year | -47.7% |
| 2013 | 0.6153 % change on previous year | +4.4% |
| 2014 | 0.6246 % change on previous year | +1.5% |
| 2015 | 0.5643 % change on previous year | -9.7% |
| 2016 | 0.2446 % change on previous year | -56.7% |
| 2017 | 0.7837 % change on previous year | +220.4% |
| 2018 | 0.5939 % change on previous year | -24.2% |
| 2019 | 0.5677 % change on previous year | -4.4% |
| 2020 | -0.9136 % change on previous year | -260.9% |
| 2021 | -10.36 % change on previous year | +1033.6% |
| 2022 | 0.7132 % change on previous year | -106.9% |
| 2023 | 1.31 % change on previous year | +84.0% |
| 2024 | 0.1553 % change on previous year | -88.2% |
| 2025 | 0.183 % change on previous year | +17.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.01 % change on previous year | 1.01 % change on previous year | 1.01 % change on previous year | 1 |
| 1980s | 4.37 % change on previous year | 0.6912 % change on previous year | 18.37 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 1990s | -3.56 % change on previous year | -13.39 % change on previous year | 2.59 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.5216 % change on previous year | -0.6939 % change on previous year | 3.82 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.87 % change on previous year | 0.2446 % change on previous year | 13 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -1.48 % change on previous year | -10.36 % change on previous year | 1.31 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Sweden
- 66 Poland 0.2091 % change on previous year compare
- 67 Croatia 0.1906 % change on previous year compare
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- 70 Guam 0.1773 % change on previous year compare
- 71 Netherlands 0.1337 % change on previous year compare
- 72 Australia 0.1221 % change on previous year compare
More work & labour data for Sweden
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.0422 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.0602 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.0243 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.29 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.5427 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 10,837 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 788.88 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 5,587 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 5,780 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 11,367 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate in Sweden?
- Female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate in Sweden was 0.183 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate recorded in Sweden?
- The highest recorded value was 18.37 % change on previous year in 1986.
- What is the lowest female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate recorded in Sweden?
- The lowest recorded value was -13.39 % change on previous year in 1990.
- How does Sweden rank for female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate?
- Sweden ranks 69th out of 130 countries with data for 2025.
- Is female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate rising or falling in Sweden?
- Over the last ten years it is down 67.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sweden data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Female labor force participation rates slopes, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Female labor force participation rates slopes. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Female labor force participation rate Labour Force Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Female labor force participation rates slopes. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.